Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Escondido travel guide

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With a population of 143,911, Escondido is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Escondido has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Escondido

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vintana Wine & Dine (1205 Auto Park Way) and Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (1999 Citracado Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Escondido

Escondido in September
Estimated package price
$262
2 travelers
Flight to Escondido
3 nights at hotel
Escondido in September
Estimated package price
$262
2 travelers
Flight to Escondido
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Escondido in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Escondido, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Escondido

Plane

When flying to Escondido, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Escondido departs from Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Escondido.

Car

Another option to get to Escondido is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 96 miles from Escondido. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Escondido, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Escondido departs from Denver and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Escondido.

Car

Another option to get to Escondido is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 96 miles from Escondido. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Escondido

SANSan Diego
LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Escondido

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Escondido

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Escondido Lodge and Best Western Escondido Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Escondido

Most booked hotels in Escondido

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Motel Mediteran Safari Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1387 reviews)
$78+
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Lakehouse Hotel And Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$138+
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LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 768 reviews)
$282+
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Escondido Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 273 reviews)
$168+
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Welk Resorts San Diego
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1026 reviews)
$144+
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Escondido Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 260 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Escondido

Renting a car in Escondido costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Escondido.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Escondido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Escondido is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Escondido costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Escondido.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Escondido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Escondido is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Escondido

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$26/day

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